Birthday!

Hello Friends!

I had the BEST time last week! So I experienced a thing called "birthday." I don't really know what "birthday" means. I was there when my mom celebrated her "birthday." She got cake and ice cream and fun presents. But what is a birthday for a puppy like me?

My mom said she really wanted to celebrate me. I think she likes me. I don't really know why she wants to celebrate me more than other dogs. Coda, my brother, doesn't get his birthday celebrated. But my mom says that I do extra special stuff and deserve a special day.

My actual birthday was on April 15. I turned two! My mom was still awake and midnight and she woke me up. She helped me into her lap and sang a silly birthday song to me. I was really sleepy and wasn't real aware of what was happening, but if birthdays meant cuddling in the night, I knew I could handle that!

We didn't do anything special that day. I figured that all birthdays were just extra cuddly days. We actually had to go somewhere on my birthday. I'll write about that adventure later.

Then, I finally got to see what a birthday actually is! A week later, my mom had a party for me! She even sent out email invites to all my friends (her family) and Coda! Apparently Coda has never been invited to family events before. I'm not sure why! He was a very handsome guest!

Everyone came to my house. My mom had baked a special cake just for the doggies. It was in the shape of my paw! She put fire on my cake. I thought that was really strange. Why wouldn't you just eat it? Why would you take the time to sing? Then, my mom asked Addie, (age 5) to blow out the fire. What a silly thing!


My mom gave Coda and me some dog cake. My mom said it wasn't made like people cake so it wouldn't make me sick. It was yummy, but I wasn't quite sure what to do with it at first. I never get anything but kibble!

The people ate people cake and ice cream and drank coffee. Then, I got presents! Everyone got me stuffed animal toys! I love stuffed animal toys! My mom's parents even got me a new scarf. I love birthdays!

I cuddled with Addie at the end of the party. I think that was my favorite part. I love cuddles. People are way better than cake or stuffed animals. I even got invited to Addie's birthday in another month. I can't wait!

I was sure birthday was over. Birthday was fun, but I was sleepy! Then, still another week later, Sara's Grandma Betty took us out for lunch. I figured they were just doing their normal girl time thing. Then, Grandma surprised me by taking me to a fun new place! She wasn't able to come to my party and wanted to get me something fun for my birthday. She took me to a pet bakery and shop and got me a new collar (so I can wear fun scarves) and another toy! More toys! I love Grandma! I love birthdays! Life is so good!

So I have decided that birthdays mean cuddles, toys, and love. Birthdays are basically the best thing ever. I hope I get another birthday soon.

Happily Yours,
Renee the Seeing Eye Dog

 Enjoy my birthday photos!!!